Description

We are offering a contract employment opportunity for a Contracts Manager based in Wilmington, Delaware. This role involves analyzing, inventorying, and documenting the current state of Agreement Templates for our in-house Legal Pharma client. You will also assist in drafting standardized templates intended for global use, based on guidance and standard risk positions provided by the client.

In-house Legal Pharmaceutical client seeks Paralegal or Attorney with in-depth knowledge of contract laws and regulations to assist with a Template refresh Project. Client is seeking to reduce the number of overall templates, simplify ease of readability and interpretation of terms, standardize provisions across templates based on risk tolerance and guidance provided by client and in compliance with all Legal requirements and Company Policies. The Templates, additional provisions, and fallback provisions are required for a future state Contracting Lifecycle Management System (CLM). This project will assist in building the Template repository and clause library for the future state CLM but will also provide interim state improvements (e.g., begin with current state most used Templates).

Such individual should have strong analytical and problem-solving skills along with excellent communication skills both verbal and written as well as the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. Attention to detail and accuracy in contracting and familiarity with the pharmaceutical industry, contracting and related processes is a must. Law degree or paralegal certification is required. Individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

This project is intended to be completed in 2 Phases with Phase 2 being optional, at clients’ discretion, based on the information gleaned and outputs of Phase 1.

Phase 1: Analyze, inventory, and document current state of Agreement Templates including types, Terms and intended use(s), for in-house Legal Pharma client. This may include a need to review and analyze global policies and SOPs along with documenting any required Terms, per such policies or SOPS. Document, organize and structure information for ease of readability and decision making by client stakeholder team.

Phase 2: Assist in drafting simplistic, standardized Templates intended for Global use, where feasible, based on guidance and standard risk positions provided by client. Document agreed upon additional provisions which may be required based on risk or type of service and fallback provisions. Assist in drafting additional and fallback provisions and potential drafting guidance, notes, or playbook.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Contracts Manager role or similar position

• Certified Paralegal or Law Degree

• Exceptional customer service skills and experience in a client-facing role

• Strong documentation skills and attention to detail

• Familiarity with contract negotiation, drafting, and management processes

• Ability to interpret and understand legal terminology used in contracts

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strategic thinking

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